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TOURISM AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Rungwe district council

Is one among the oldest Districts in Tanzania among the seven Districts in Mbeya

Region lies between latitude 8030 and 9030 south of Equator and longitudes 330

and 340 East of Greenwich meridian, The District shares borders with Kyela

District in the south, Ileje District in the west, Busokelo Council in the East and

Mbeya District in the north. The District headquarter is situated at Tukuyu

township which is about 72 Km from Mbeya city.

Tourism Industry

Rungwe District Council, has more than 25 tourist attractions sites comprising

Mountain (Mount Rungwe) ,Waterfalls ( Malamba, Kapologwe ,Malasusa etc),

Crater lakes (Ngosi, Kisiba and Ndwati), Hot springs ( Kajala, Malamba), Natural

forests( Rungwe ,Mporoto, Sawago etc), Cultural monuments and other so many

natural features. Some of tourism sites are shortlisted and explained as follows;-

Mount Rungwe Nature Reserve

Mount Rungwe Nature Reserve having an area of 136.5m2 is a forested slopes and

Montane grasslands host a unique variety of Wildlife, the area is critical for several

endangered species including Kipunji. Mount Rungwe is the third highest peak in

Tanzania reaches 2981 meters high. The climb is beautiful and rewarding due to its

zoological affiliations and its botanical biodiversity. Other attractions found are three

craters, more than 460 of plant species, 85 mammals species, 230 birds, 36

amphibians, 10 fish etc

Activities which could be done are hiking (2981m high), research, animals viewing, bird

watching, camping, exploring the Nature Reserve and walking safaris.

This attraction is located in Rungwe around 4 wards (Isongole, Ndanto, Kiwira, Kyimo,

Ibighi, and Suma & Masebe). Its distance from Tukuyu town is about 13.4Km via

Syukula and 42Km via Ngumbulu entrance.

Investment opportunities available are construction of Accommodation facilities

(hostels, lodges, restaurant and hostels)

-Gastronomy facilities (restaurants, bars & cafes)

-construction of view points

-construction of steers and trails

-Guide and porter Centers,

-Establishment of Cultural Centers etc.

These facilities are to be built at all villages around the attraction.

Ngosi Crater Lake

Get to experience the second largest Crater Lake in Africa having a depth of 74 m, 2.5

km long and 1.6 Km wide having the African map in shape. It takes up to two hours

from foothill to the ridge where the lake lies at 200 meters below. The slopes of the

crater wall are covered by upper Montane forest, grassland and bamboo. Monkeys and

many birds species can be seen in the forest which is also home of an endemic species

of three horned Chameleon. The lake has spiritual significance for the local inhabitants

and its water are changing to blue, dark or green.

Activities which can be done are hiking and trekking, research, animals viewing, bird

watching, camping, exploring the nature, photographing, walking safaris, cultural

tourism etc.

This site situated in the Mporoto Ridge Forest Reserve at Isongole ward, the distance

from Tukuyu town is 37 Kilometers and 33 Kilometers from Mbeya town to the

attraction.

Investment opportunities available are construction of Accommodation facilities

(hostels, lodges, restaurant and hostels)

-Gastronomy facilities (restaurants, bars & cafes)

-construction of view points

-construction of steers and trails

-Spot fishing gears

-Guide and porter Centers,

-Establishment of Cultural Centers etc.

These facilities are to be built at all villages around the attraction

Kisiba/Masoko Crater Lake

Visit one of the exciting destination located at Lwifwa Village in Rungwe District.

Kisiba/Masoko Crater Lake is one of the volcanic lakes collecting its water from

underground streams. It offers numerous attractions such as wetland birds, Lake Shore

forest, and Germany colonial military post. Additionally, when visiting this attraction,

one will get a chance to experience richness of culture mainly from Nyakyusa tribe.

There is an interesting myth stories about the formation of the Kisiba/Masoko Crater

Lake. There was a man from Kinga tribe known as Lwembe, who went to Lwifwa Village

and ask for drinking water, but sadly locals residing the place denied him water. But

Luckily there was an elderly woman who respectively gave him water, and then Lwembe

told the woman to pack up her belongings and vacate the village because there is bad

thing is about to happen, the woman did as she was told. Suddenly the village was

surrounded by springs which cause the whole village to sink with all the villagers and

their belongings, whereby the lake appeared and it was later named Kisiba meaning

lake. The elderly woman, who moved away from the village, was the only person

remained alive. Another myth is about Germans; it is believed that, there is a treasure

buried in Masoko Crater Lake, assumed to be hidden by Germany during the end of First

World War (1918) whereby Germany were defeated by British.

The place offers numerous touristic activities such as; swimming, canoeing, Sport

fishing, photographing, diving, bird watching, camping, cultural aspects, nature

sightseeing etc. It is about 18kms from Tukuyu town to Kisiba/Masoko Crater Lake

which can be accessible throughout a year.

Investment opportunities available are construction of Accommodation facilities

(hostels, lodges, restaurant and hostels)

-Gastronomy facilities (restaurants, bars & cafes)

-construction of view points

-Spot fishing gears

-Guide Centers,

-Establishment of Cultural Centers etc.

These facilities are to be built at two villages around the attraction

Kapologwe Waterfalls

The waterfalls offer a spectacular and interesting feature that gives a visitor a chance

to view the falls from top, behind the large cave below the ledge and bottom of the falls.

The original name of the falls was known as Kala falls, but later the name was changed

by local residents, after an incidence of a young boy called “Kapologwe” who fell into

the cliff-top to the plunge pool 35 meters below. Apart from few bruises to his forearms,

he was unhurt and indeed is apparently still alive. Activities that are done are; nature

viewing, bird watching, storytelling, photographing, and viewing the falls top, behind and

bottom. The attraction is located at Rungwe district in Isuba village (Kisondela ward). It

is about 18kms from Tukuyu town to Kapologwe Waterfalls which can be accessible

throughout a year.

Investment opportunities available are construction of Accommodation facilities

(hostels, lodges, restaurant and hostels)

-Gastronomy facilities (restaurants, bars & cafes)

-construction of view points

-construction of steers and trails

These facilities are to be constructed at Isuba Village

Katembo Big Tree

A giant tree was named ‘Katembo’ by the local village which means big, it is also

known as ‘Mvule’ in Swahili and ‘Mwale’ in Nyakyusa. However, its scientific name is

Milicia Excelsa. The tree has more than 250 years old rising at 40 metres high with

diameter of 3.7 metres. It needs ten to twelve people stretching both hands to

encircling the whole tree to measure the circumference. The place offers several

touristic activities like; research, photograph, storytelling, stretching hands 10 to 12

people etc. This destination is located in Rungwe District, 21Kms from Tukuyu town to

Kisiba Ward, Lwifwa village.

The tree was used for ritual worships; the reason for its long survival was because the

tree was like altar, whereby villagers took all their prayer such as when they praying for

the rain, family problems, and other request. The tree normally produce white fluid but

there is one branch that produces the red fluid whenever the prayers are about to be

answered. Meaning, when the prayers about rain are answered the branch from the tree

will give out the sign by producing read fluid and later on the rain will start, this also

applies to other requests.

Investment opportunities available are construction of campsites, touristic Restaurants,

Guide Centers, Establishment of Cultural Centers etc.

God’s Bridge

Meet the natural formed bridge, which is considered as the natural wonder of Tanzania.

God’s Bridge, as it is named by the villagers, was formed as the result of volcanic lava

flow which created a hole through the hard surface, leaving behind rocky span that cut

across two sides of the river in the shape that look exactly like a single

The touristic activities that are carried out are; bird watching, research, photographing,

natural sightseeing, storytelling etc.

This attraction is located in Rungwe District at Mboyo village (Lupepo Ward), the place

can be accessed throughout the year. It is about 18kms from Tukuyu town.

Investment opportunities available are construction of campsites, touristic Restaurants,

Viewing points, Guide Centres, Establishment of Cultural Centres etc.

The road is accessible to the attraction. Needed to construct infrastructures like

electricity facilities, water facilities so as to support tourism activities within the site.

Kijungu (Pot hole)

This is the exciting destination located at Mboyo village, 1.5 Kilometers from god’s

bridge. The river tumbles through a small rocky gorge creating heavy drop sounds of

water several meters down. Resident call it is pot hole like feature ‘Kijungu’ reflecting

Swahili word ‘chungu‘which means a pot distance from Tukuyu town to the attraction

is 20 kilometers and it is accessible throughout a year.

Activities to be conducted at Kijungu area are bird watching, research, photographing

nature sightseeing, storytelling etc.

This attraction is located in Rungwe at Mboyo village (Lupepo ward). The distance to

get there from Tukuyu town is abaout 19.5kms and it is accessible throughout a year.

Investment opportunities available are construction of campsites, touristic Restaurants,

Viewing point, Guide Centres, Establishment of Cultural Centres etc.

Malamba Waterfalls

Malamba falls are falls with an impressive beautiful scenery located at Suma Malamba

village 15Kms from Tukuyu town. This is the longest waterfall in Rungwe District

estimated to 80m high, it is an adorable site to tourists who visit the place for excursion

and exploring the nature.

Activities which can be done are research, camping, exploring the nature, swimming,

sport fishing, photographing, cultural tourism etc.

This attraction is located at Malamba village (Suma ward). The distance to get there

from Tukuyu town is abaout 18kms.

Investment opportunities available are construction of Accommodation facilities

(hostels, lodges, restaurant and hostels)

-Gastronomy facilities (restaurants, bars & cafes)

-construction of view points

-construction of steers and trails

-Spot fishing gears

-Guide Centers,

-Establishment of Cultural Centers etc.

Needed to construct infrastructures like electricity facilities, water facilities so as to

support tourism activities within the sites.

Other Attractions in Rungwe District

-Waterfalls (Mbugujo, Malasusa, Malamba, Kapiki, Matwebe etc.

-Old and natural caves (Nkunga & Lupepo) Ndwati (Crater Lake)

- Hot springs (Kajala, Malamba& Kilambo)

- Historical sites (Boma, Masoko, Pakati, Bagamoyo, KYIMO)

-Agriculture& Industrial tourism (Tea plantations and factories, Banana farms, Cocoa

farms, Coffer farms, Avocado farms)

RUNGWE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Rungwe district council
Is one among the oldest Districts in Tanzania among the seven Districts in Mbeya Region lies between latitude 8030 and
9030 south of Equator and longitudes 330 and 340 East of Greenwich meridian, The District shares borders with Kyela
District in the south, Ileje District in the west, Busokelo Council in the East and Mbeya District in the north. The District
headquarter is situated at Tukuyu township which is about 72 Km from Mbeya city.
Tourism Industry
Rungwe District Council, has more than 25 tourist attractions sites comprising Mountain (Mount Rungwe) ,Waterfalls (
Malamba, Kapologwe ,Malasusa etc), Crater lakes (Ngosi, Kisiba and Ndwati), Hot springs ( Kajala, Malamba), Natural
forests( Rungwe ,Mporoto, Sawago etc), Cultural monuments and other so many natural features. Some of tourism sites
are shortlisted and explained as follows;-
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